Introduction:
Part time - Dubbo Clinic
Wednesday 8:30am - 5:00pm (8hrs)
Thursday 8:30am - 5:00pm (8hrs)

• Salary packaging available

Professional support and development provided

Assistant in Nursing (AIN) position available at reproductive & sexual health NGO clinics. Desired minimum 2 days per week (additional shift available where possible). State of the art facilities with comprehensive clinical supports and opportunities to build your clinical skills in procedural assisting, monitoring vital signs, reprocessing of medical devices (sterilising) and supporting clients.

Family Planning Australia (FPA) is the leading provider of reproductive and sexual health services in NSW. As an independent not-for-profit organisation, we offer expert clinical care, information, and advice for everybody in every family as well as education and training and evidence-based research to support doctors, nurses, and other professionals.

Develop and expand your AIN skills in reproductive and sexual health with opportunities to provide procedural assistance, monitor vital signs, reprocess medical devices (sterilising) and support clients through their healthcare journey. The position is responsible for the provision of high quality clinical care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse or Medical Officer.

Your benefits

• Reproductive and sexual health focused scope of practice
• Access to salary packaging ($15,900pa) plus meal/entertainment ($2,650pa) increasing your fortnightly take home pay
• Access to paid leave entitlements including annual leave, personal/careers leave, parental leave, study leave

Learning & development support

Modern clinical facilities

• Multidisciplinary team
• Comprehensive clinical support structures
• Internal referral pathways to licensed day surgery

Fully accredited against the National Safety & Quality Healthcare Standards

Values

• All staff must fully support the FPA values

FPA is a pro-choice organisation

Interested?

Click here to access the full Position Description

Contact Kate Russell on kater@fpnsw.org.au for a confidential discussion.

Description:
Position Overview

The AIN plays an important role in supporting the operation of Family Planning Australia (FPA) clinics. This is a multi-faceted role which is responsible for providing clinical support to the organisation including assisting medical officers and registered nurses with the care of clients.

Base Full Time Salary: $52,099 - $53,744 (FTE salary level based on exp)

Skills and Experiences:
Essential criteria

• Basic knowledge and understanding of the principles of infection control
• Demonstrated ability to support clients and provide assistance during clinical procedures
• Current CPR certificate
• Sound computer skills, including MS Office applications
• Demonstrated ability to provide reception and administrative support including billing, cash handling and reconciliation
• Proven strong interpersonal, negotiation, written and oral communication skills
• Demonstrated high level customer service skills, including conflict resolution
• High level ability to manage competing demands and adapt effectively to change
• Ability to perform tasks under the direction of the clinician with minimal supervision, as well as within a broader team
• Must have Australian working rights

Desirable criteria

• Current NSW driver’s license
• Experience in a clinical/primary health care setting including use of, or willingness to develop competency in, the use of autoclaves and medical appointment booking systems
• Experience working with priority populations including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, young people, people with disability, LGBTQ people and/or culturally and linguistically diverse people

Other requirements

• A Criminal Record Check and Working With Children Check are required prior to commencement
• Immunisation/vaccination requirements apply